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Cavaliers vs. Knicks odds, prediction, and betting tips for NBA Playoff Props
The Cleveland Cavaliers will travel to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks in game 4 of the first round in the Eastern Conference Playoffs (1:00 p.m. ET, ABC). The Cavaliers are in desperate need of a win in this one. Cleveland cannot afford to go down in this series 3-1. They need to win this game to tie the series up 2-2 and go back home. Meanwhile, the Knicks took care of business in game 3 winning 99-79 at home. They are looking to go up in the series 3-1 with a win at home in this one. Look for Madison Square Garden to be wild and crazy. The atmosphere will be off the roof.
Cleveland Cavaliers Basketball
The Cavaliers look like they are in trouble in this series down 2-1 and have to play on the road again. Cleveland almost needs this game and avoid trailing the series 3-1. Luckily, for them game 5 is in Cleveland, but still the Cavaliers need this game. New York stole a game in Cleveland and the Cavaliers need to do the same against the Knicks.
Cleveland has been led by Donovan Mitchell this postseason as he leads the team in points. This series Mitchell is averaging 25.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 8.7 assists. Darius Garland has helped Mitchell in the backcourt as he is averaging 19.7 points and 3.7 assists this series. Evan Mobley and Jarret Allen need to step it up for the Cavaliers this series. Especially Allen who is averaging 9.7 points and rebounds a game this series. Mobley leads the Cavaliers in rebounds this series averaging 10.3 points and 11.3 rebounds.
In their loss against the Knicks in game 3, Mitchell led the way finishing with 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Caris LeVert had a good game also with 17 points. Mobley did his thing finishing with a double-double scoring 10 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Garland struggled from the floor shooting 4-21 and 1-7 from the three-point line. Cleveland’s bench let them down as they only scored 14 points. In game 4 Cleveland’s bench needs to put some pressure off the starters and find some way to put points on the board. In the loss, the Cavaliers shot 38.8% from the floor and 21.2% from the three-point line.
New York Knicks Basketball
This is a huge game for the Knicks. If they win this game they will go up 3-1 in the series and have all the momentum. Plus, they have the confidence to win on the road in Cleveland since they already have. New York cannot afford to lose this game and have the series tied at 2-2 going into Cleveland. This is a massive game for the Knicks. Look for Madison Squre Garden to go nuts in this one.
The Knicks have been led by Jalen Brunson, who leads the team in points and assists. Brunson is averaging 22.7 points and 4.7 assists a game this series. Big man Julius Randle has helped Brunson this series averaging 17.3 points and 8.7 rebounds a game this postseason. RJ Barrett has also stepped up this series playing his best basketball averaging 13.3 points a game.
In their win against the Cavaliers in game 3, Brunson had a monster game finishing with 21 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists. Barrett stepped up in this game finishing with 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists. Randle struggled shooting 3-15 from the field and 2-10 from the three-point line. Luckily, the bench stepped up for the Knicks as Josh Hart and Immanuel Quickley combined for 24 points. In the win, the Knick shot 47.0% from the floor and 30.3% from the three-point line.
Cavaliers vs. Knicks Betting Odds
Betting odds courtesy of Caesars
- Spread: New York Knicks -2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 206.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Cleveland Cavaliers (+115), New York Knicks (-135)
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Cavaliers vs. Knicks Betting Trends
– Cleveland is 18-21-3 ATS on the road this season.
– New York is 19-20-3 ATS at home this season.
– Cleveland is 28-23-4 ATS in conference games this season.
– New York is 31-22-2 ATS in conference games this season.
– The Cavaliers are 16-13-3 ATS following a loss this season.
– The Knicks are 28-18-2 ATS following a win this season.
– The Cavaliers 1-2 are ATS this postseason.
– The Knicks 2-1 are ATS this postseason
Cavaliers vs. Knicks Prediction
I love this prop in this game. I think Jalem Brunson is living in the moment playing in front of Madison Square Garden. He looks comfortable and is playing great basketball. I think he follows his last performance with an even better one. With Allen and Mobley shutting down Randle, Brunson will need to continue to have big games if the Knicks want to win. Brunson over 22.5 points lock it in.
Cavaliers vs. Knicks Prop Pick: Jalen Brunson over 22.5 points (-119).
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